# High Protein Breakfast Bagel Casserole

High-protein breakfast bagel casserole with turkey sausage, cottage cheese, eggs, and cheddar, baked until set for an easy make-ahead brunch.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab00133be355957492811e1
Category: Breakfast & Brunch / Eggs & Omelets
Cooking method: Oven
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

## Ingredients
- 4 bagels
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 oz turkey sausage
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 spray cooking spray

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (about 5 min) (375°F)
2. Cook the turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and it reaches 165°F. Remove from the heat. (about 8 min) (165°F)
3. Cut the bagels into bite-size pieces and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Scatter the cooked sausage evenly over them. (about 5 min)
4. Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the bagels and sausage. (about 4 min)
5. Sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the casserole and bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until the eggs are fully set in the center. (about 35 min) (375°F)
6. Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. (about 5 min)

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